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Vector Algebra: Representation and Types

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Vector

Scalar: Those quantities which have magnitude but no direction are called scalar quantities or scalars. e.g. length, mass, volume, temperature, work, etc.

Vector: Those quantities which have magnitude as well as direction are called vector quantities or vectors. e.g. force, displacement, velocity, etc.

Representation A vector is represented as a or bold letter (a).

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Types of Vectors

Type Simple Meaning
Zero vector (0) Zero magnitude, no direction
Unit vector Magnitude = 1, shows direction only
Position vector (r) Shows the position of a point from the origin
Equal vectors Same magnitude and same direction
Negative vector Same magnitude, opposite direction
Co-initial vectors Start from the same point
Co-terminus vectors End at the same point
Localised vector Fixed at one position (cannot move)
Free vector Can be moved parallel anywhere
Coplanar vectors Lie in the same plane
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